HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Basically texture refers to how fine or coarse the surface of a plant or other materials used feel or look. Everything has a texture-plant’s foliage, flowers, bark and also the overall branching pattern. Above all, the size and shape of leaves determines the perceived texture of the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Any solid structure in an outdoor area that is not plant life is considered hardscape. Some examples of hardscape features include driveways, patios, fountains, fire pits, and walkways.

Detailed explanation-3: -Texture can be found in the foliage, flowers, blades, and bark of the plant, as well as in the plant’s overall branching pattern. The size and shape of the leaves most often determines the perceived texture of the plant. A plant can generally be described as having a coarse, medium, or fine texture (Figure 7).

Detailed explanation-4: -Texture: Texture is a subtle but important element of landscape design. The coarseness or fineness of a leaf or the texture on a bark, or even the heaviness of the foliage all plays a part in the overall look of the design. The texture of plants differs between leaves, twigs, branches, bark and even flowers.